Turkey is threatening to kill more U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in Syria — and the United States and Russia might not try very hard to stop it.
Turkey hints new Syria offensive; Russia urges restraint
Turkey’s president has again hinted at a possible new ground offensive in Syria against Kurdish militants, even as Russia urged restraint and called on Ankara to avoid an escalation
Turkey carries out deadly strike on base used by Kurdish group and U.S.-led coalition in Syria
Iran has also stepped-up attacks on Kurdish groups in the region, drawing a warning from the U.S. over actions that “threaten our shared goals.”
Turkey used U.S., Russian-controlled airspace in Syria strikes -sources
Turkey’s warplanes crossed into Russian and U.S.-controlled airspace for the first time to attack the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and it has rallied Syrian allies to possibly expand the campaign, …
Turkey used U.S., Russian-controlled airspace in Syria strikes -sources
Turkey’s warplanes crossed into Russian and U.S.-controlled airspace for the first time to attack the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and it has rallied Syrian allies to possibly expand the campaign, …
Turkey strikes near US base in Syria after Pentagon calls for de-escalation
The US military says it opposes Ankara’s plans to send ground troops against Syria’s Kurds, but it has stood down in the face of similar attacks in the past.
Liberated by Civil War
Governed by the pro-Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD), media have far greater rights than under hardline Syrian ruler Bashar Assad. And while the self-declared autonomy is not officially recognized …
The European Union in Syria: too complacent?
Overwhelming evidence ties Al-Assad to a range of war crimes and genocidal practices, and the European Union has long advocated a firm stance against his regime. The EU Delegation for Syria, which …
Turkey vows more retaliation after 2 killed in cross-border Kurdish strikes
People carry coffins during a funeral procession for people who were killed during Turkish air strikes in northern Syria, in Derik countryside, Syria. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman …
Turkey says 3 killed in rocket strikes from Kurdish militia in Syria
Turkey said a Kurdish militia killed three people in rocket attacks from northern Syria on Monday, in an escalation of cross-border retaliation following Turkish air operations at the weekend and a …